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Snowflake Obsidian and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Snowflake Obsidian and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Snowflake Obsidian and Diaspore physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Snowflake Obsidian and Diaspore chemical formula.

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Snowflake Obsidian and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Snowflake Obsidian and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Snowflake Obsidian and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Snowflake Obsidian is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.

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